The science of social media is not hard to understand, but optimising social media in STEMM industries requires specialist STEMM knowledge, influence and networks.

The Social Science is a specialist digital and social media marketing and communications consultancy for Australia’s innovation technology industries, with a predominant focus on life sciences and health. Our language, experience and networks are largely within professional sectors that are typically highly regulated and operate within reasonably complex technical or specialised environments and language. We have a clear vision as to how life science sectors can use digital tools and platforms, such as social media, to amplify and advance the profile of organisations and individuals.

The Right Tools. The Right Solution.

Sophisticated strategies

We use in depth analysis to develop the right strategy for your objectives.

Informed Strategies

We create customised strategies to deliver to your communication goals based on in depth research and analysis on the digital environment and online audiences relevant to you.

Clever Content

Our content developers are experts in STEMM, life sciences, health, and innovation.

Complex Topics

We understand highly regulated and sensitive business and research environments. ASX disclosure, communication, and media monitoring rules, as well as therapeutic regulators and industry codes of conduct, are all familiar territory for us.

Impactful Design

No matter what screen size or device, your content will look amazing.

Looks Amazing

Your content design needs to communicate your key message across accurately and succinctly. Our team of digital designers create polished, professional, fast and shareable designs and images that amplify your message in images as well as words.

Meet Our Experts.

Michelle GallaherDirector

Healthcare and biotechnology are Michelle’s fields of expertise having worked in biotech start-ups, major teaching hospitals, research organisations and pharmaceutical companies throughout her 20+ year career. Michelle is the Victorian 2017 Telstra Business Woman of the Year.

Dr Emma GallaherScience Communications Lead

Emma leverages her STEMM PhD to develop and implement integrated digital marketing strategies to achieve a variety of objectives, from growing awareness, to driving registrations at international conferences.

Melissa AdamskiSocial Media Manager

Melissa is a digital health entrepreneur, social media and health marketing advocate and practitioner as well as being a practicing dietician (who also happens to be in the final stages of her PhD). Mel has years of experience in client services and is practiced in behaviour change strategies particularly int he health care sector. Working across a wide array of clients in the health, science and technology sector, Mel is a skilled developer of content and skilled social media and community manager.

Dr Anna ChenSocial Media Coordinator

Anna recently completed a Global Media Communications Masters at The University of Melbourne. Like the rest of our team, she too started in STEMM. She holds a PhD in Cancer Cell Biology which she completed at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. She is excited by new technology and the research scene, making her an excellent fit with The Social Science.

Dr Violeta TraicevskiMedical/Science Writer

Violeta is an experienced project manager, trained communicator and researcher. She has a PhD in the life sciences (Zoology) and has experience in a variety of roles including: research, government science policy development, clinical research as well as science and medical writing.

Warrick GilbertDigital Designer

Warrick excels in transforming complex and technical information into meaningful graphics for a variety of audiences. Warrick has a STEMM background, starting his career as an optometrist. His design and innovation qualifications include architecture, web design and CodeCore developer. He loves teaching people, repairing things and explaining how things work.

Jordan HaySocial Media Intern

Jordan is in her final year of a Bachelor of Media and Communications at Swinburne University and brings a wealth a new knowledge and current digital skills to the TSS team. Jordan works collaboratively on a wide range of clients, building content, community management and reporting. Her interest in science and technology is mostly in conservation science and zoology, inspired by the first year of her science undergrad. Jordan is a genuine digital native and a valuable link in TSS’s ongoing relationship with Swinburne’s media and communications faculty.

PipSenior Office Dog

Pip the dog is experienced in loyalty and companionship, specialising in naps on her bed and begging for food. She has been enjoying walks for many years and posts about her adventures on her Instagram account.